tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75582858881999844622024-03-05T02:23:08.985-08:00149 - Green By DesignMichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-24299539740483634252011-06-28T07:54:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:57:42.404-07:00The Press endeavor continues ..I continue on my marketing quest to get more coverage and have contacted Bullfrog power for their newsletter, Live Green Toronto for their newsletter and Brian Baeumler for his TV show and/or website. Watch for more coverage!!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-7447274184432148642011-06-11T07:30:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:49:05.066-07:00Half page in the North York Mirror!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsECmYxo3lhcNIe5AaM3LXIYzd2qLGk-QSAFuc9QX8L5nTjpUZSJ93qOYkmVbr3uI-fFOUP7h9zSEMMXyaqpE4pTouXytDATCIGBLUJvUfFDLdLwsFIlCm2TFBJafczyapb_wr2z6c7I/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsECmYxo3lhcNIe5AaM3LXIYzd2qLGk-QSAFuc9QX8L5nTjpUZSJ93qOYkmVbr3uI-fFOUP7h9zSEMMXyaqpE4pTouXytDATCIGBLUJvUfFDLdLwsFIlCm2TFBJafczyapb_wr2z6c7I/s320/IMG_0001.jpg" width="158" /></a></div>MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-43227294396321913252011-06-05T07:28:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:29:58.600-07:00SNAP publishes our story: Tree Planting completed New Green HomeCheck us out at: <a href="http://www.snapnorthyork.com/?option=com_sngevents&id%5B%5D=282672&utm_source=email&utm_medium=snapd">http://www.snapnorthyork.com/?option=com_sngevents&id%5B%5D=282672&utm_source=email&utm_medium=snapd</a>MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-49919543887642261402011-06-01T07:28:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:28:41.900-07:00Inside Toronto.comWe are on-line!! <a href="http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1017670--north-york-homeowners-complete-their-green-home">http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1017670--north-york-homeowners-complete-their-green-home</a>MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-79359846405827421522011-05-20T07:26:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:27:38.981-07:00CBC picked up our story!Sweet but short, we saw ourselves on CBC news last night for a VERY short ( 5 Second) clip on our tree planting and green home - I guess we are sort of 'famous'!!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-17787929680951374692011-05-19T12:00:00.000-07:002011-06-28T07:25:54.694-07:00LEAF Event - a huge success!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTtVtg6Awy55TGdT31MFAxGy-KCx4Yeth-vfUJQmwBqY0KEiD2w_w_5Vxt9GIdYf5lNS77_760mdr5xkeSXbIHpiz_74FkA6mefmqeFxMQThnkgxA00B4HE2c4nm8OaaJ2tGEf9qZSBI/s1600/SNAP+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTtVtg6Awy55TGdT31MFAxGy-KCx4Yeth-vfUJQmwBqY0KEiD2w_w_5Vxt9GIdYf5lNS77_760mdr5xkeSXbIHpiz_74FkA6mefmqeFxMQThnkgxA00B4HE2c4nm8OaaJ2tGEf9qZSBI/s200/SNAP+photo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>We are happy to share that with the help of our close friends and neighbours, our tree planting event was a great success. Adam Smith from Yanch came down to meet media from the North York Mirror, Ming Pao Daily news, CBC Television and SNAP North York. We planted 2 Ironberry tress and 1 tulip tree, planted strategically to give maximum shade to our new home to minimize summer heat.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-17841035697329946782011-05-17T06:50:00.000-07:002011-05-19T06:53:58.275-07:00Media Alert on the wire ...We are proud to be working with LEAF to create a 'tree planting' event scheduled for Thursday, May 19th @ 11:00:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Tree planting to complete new green home</span></u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: large;"></span></u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>EVENT: Green Home Completion and Tree Planting Ceremony<br />
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2011<br />
TIME: 11:00 a.m. <br />
LOCATION: 149 Park Home Ave., Toronto <br />
WHO/WHAT: Erin Stevens, LEAF arborist - Benefits to homeowners of tree planting<br />
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Michelle Oliveira, homeowner - Why we chose to build green<br />
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Toronto Councillor John Filion (invited) - Why Toronto needs more green buildings. <br />
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Adam Smith, YANCH Geothermal & YANCH Heating and Air Conditioning - The green benefits of geothermal technology.<br />
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(May 17, 2011, Toronto, ON – For Immediate Release) LEAF - Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests will be helping to celebrate the completion of a year-long green home build at 149 Park Home Ave., Toronto this Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. LEAF will be planting three trees on the property in locations designed to help keep the home cool in the summer. <br />
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Over the past year, Ms. Oliveira and her family have incorporated many green products and features while building their new home including: geothermal heating, ICF forming in the basement, bamboo floors, drain water heat recovery, a heat recovery ventilation system and interlocking/permeable paving. <br />
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Immediately following the ceremony, the homeowner’s children and some of their friends will help mulch the three new trees.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-18638247105838569812011-05-06T06:37:00.000-07:002011-05-19T06:50:51.202-07:00Sod and interlock are done<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsUP-CWfn3q4LVg_onU7BRYTCRjsxAP2t-iLjaGbAy_yhq5oIDDX5z0PSRU-8e2bScDCJEVjQd3mVraxH-mVCSRJ9q5pd_XrI44X1D7CMBrN3MSWvBnba44BmWnP59F7eOC6T_uO3J6U/s1600/landscaping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsUP-CWfn3q4LVg_onU7BRYTCRjsxAP2t-iLjaGbAy_yhq5oIDDX5z0PSRU-8e2bScDCJEVjQd3mVraxH-mVCSRJ9q5pd_XrI44X1D7CMBrN3MSWvBnba44BmWnP59F7eOC6T_uO3J6U/s320/landscaping.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The house looks amazing with the sod and driveway completed. We are planning a 'tree planting' media event with <a href="http://www.yourleaf.org/">LEAF </a>for mid-May - stay tuned!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-10039933486533891512011-04-18T09:07:00.000-07:002011-04-20T09:11:50.813-07:00Interlocking / permeable driveway and sod laying has begun ..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHtuPXwm3yEdlGYG6JiGWmiJdMQF3btn_MkOmN09I3OfBlCH9xePawJ88033LMBXzTokqaJjb8571R3w-anufOfuOzjphWoH1JXWUbc5ovqiJJ0A-XPU5a7LedO_lkiCUI70kDC3ONyc/s1600/Xeriscape+symbol.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHtuPXwm3yEdlGYG6JiGWmiJdMQF3btn_MkOmN09I3OfBlCH9xePawJ88033LMBXzTokqaJjb8571R3w-anufOfuOzjphWoH1JXWUbc5ovqiJJ0A-XPU5a7LedO_lkiCUI70kDC3ONyc/s1600/Xeriscape+symbol.png" /></a></div>We are thrilled to have <a href="http://www.fieldstonelandscaping.com/">Fieldstone Landscaping</a> working with us to create an interlocking permeable driveway and front walkway, allowing the rain water to seep into the ground versus running off into the storm system. We will be using sod as our only 'landscaping' for now but do plan to plant native plants and species encorporating the elements of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeriscaping">xeriscaping</a> into our new home.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-52814985081792805822011-04-02T08:43:00.000-07:002011-04-20T09:05:41.135-07:00We are in!!!!All of our valued utilities (water, sanitary and electricity) have been completed and we are thrilled to announce that we can now enjoying our 'Eco Home'. The geothermal unit is running efficiently and we are enjoying the even temperatures, knowing we are no longer burning fossil fuels to heat the house. We are also using 'extra geo heat' to pre-heat the hot water as well as utilizing a <a href="http://www.sustainable-buildings.org/wiki/index.php/Drain-water_heat-recovery_system"><span style="color: purple;">drain water heat recovery system</span></a>, decreasing the demand on the hot water tank. The insta-panels in the basement floor keep floor temperature toasty warm (we can even walk down there in socks and not be cold!!!), while the ICF walls keep the heat in and cold out and were warm to touch even on the coldest days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our bamboo flooring looks amazing and given the entire house is hardwood, we rest easier knowing the trees that were harvested for our house will replenish in as little as 3-5 years.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-76102016309605966182011-03-21T19:23:00.001-07:002011-03-21T19:23:55.668-07:00Our move in date keeps slipping...After weeks of follow-up with the City of Toronto we finally have a sanitary & water line and tomorrow Steve's contractors will connect our house to the city for water and sanitary services. The electricien then needs to ground our electricity and put in a request to Hydro to connect so that we can move in. Looks like it will be early next week - just a day or two before we need to be out of this house - talk about living on the edge!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-20317633133313437372011-03-14T19:24:00.000-07:002011-03-21T19:25:48.695-07:00Our stuff is in - but we're notOur two PODS were delivered today and with the help of friends and family we managed to get somewhat settled this weekend but without water, sanitary or electricity we are back to temporary living next to our dear friends on Willimart Court. Kirk leaves on Friday for two weeks so looks like me and kids will spend out first night @ 149 before his arrival home ..MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-66344091092968492772011-03-01T19:19:00.000-08:002011-03-21T19:21:41.085-07:00March updateThe city of Toronto saga has started as I try to get us water and sanitary for our move-in date of March 11th. Kirk is leaving on his <a href="http://www.mykawartha.com/blog/post/969670--the-guys-are-on-their-way-to-the-top">Africa Trip</a> to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to raise money for Immigrant families and we are hoping to be settled before he leaves.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-41156826602373033372011-02-28T18:24:00.000-08:002011-03-21T18:34:45.630-07:00Kitchen is installed and looks amazing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWYf1-XVVbzOoNdrMgERhqO8DMIt_T26SUJ26nBl_buWzU4My35BE1agAw5riqIJPiJyiGQKyehRo2B13Gm9EnnulxeZlmIYWEG1mSa0mjH-C72ynWg2X02yTXOX9QLhsubb5mrbXcS8/s1600/149Kitchen+002-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWYf1-XVVbzOoNdrMgERhqO8DMIt_T26SUJ26nBl_buWzU4My35BE1agAw5riqIJPiJyiGQKyehRo2B13Gm9EnnulxeZlmIYWEG1mSa0mjH-C72ynWg2X02yTXOX9QLhsubb5mrbXcS8/s200/149Kitchen+002-small.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxiFP4K6JR3Z0GB73eKqPD-gSyuKZLeYUs6OsaHO2xUsJT6mHbA4biMYYXHsVWdOm4ast1_CkHKYFMGjqhCxHseXpfvFmT5cl4ayJJ7kkoxxCR1ZZIvUq0muWOidp0VvtPguPlwlk2l8/s1600/149Kitchen+001-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxiFP4K6JR3Z0GB73eKqPD-gSyuKZLeYUs6OsaHO2xUsJT6mHbA4biMYYXHsVWdOm4ast1_CkHKYFMGjqhCxHseXpfvFmT5cl4ayJJ7kkoxxCR1ZZIvUq0muWOidp0VvtPguPlwlk2l8/s200/149Kitchen+001-small.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Thanks to John at Merrett Home Hardware our ( my) dream kitchen is now installed and looks amazing. Steve's carpenters worked meticulously ensure a beatiful, rich looking kitchen - We await the quartz countertop to complete the room.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-58363537545620435232011-02-25T18:52:00.000-08:002011-03-21T18:57:25.120-07:00Merrett Home Hardware arrives!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYzssbnZnWmt2llYRf_KJ1pcS358t8S05kzdgor9hyphenhyphent0yL_LvLRWU31CjIl00bpfeGF3bZM9YZPBydiJquNDKGXfQrJ-DeKQeGFqJ3I8CUbwC6Vk9gZuBZQU34b5PDDhhrI9sywdKj8Y/s1600/MerrettHHkitchen-2-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYzssbnZnWmt2llYRf_KJ1pcS358t8S05kzdgor9hyphenhyphent0yL_LvLRWU31CjIl00bpfeGF3bZM9YZPBydiJquNDKGXfQrJ-DeKQeGFqJ3I8CUbwC6Vk9gZuBZQU34b5PDDhhrI9sywdKj8Y/s200/MerrettHHkitchen-2-25.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>It's a glorious day and as our new kitchen arrives from Merrett Home Hardware In Peterborough!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-89818183260387114492011-02-20T19:10:00.000-08:002011-03-21T19:19:17.677-07:00Painting and floors!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Qw2TfWK5KXpE65460qZZt8XmsJr4buEIRp1jqYtUk6SOb04U3uGylKMsnqJ62HSbm7FgYqpswMItkHpxtJnAiytU0iyAPI_Wn3HHa8fPEACPwe92hZv-OdsB7LGZan0tCKwRBBBEwfE/s1600/Paint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Qw2TfWK5KXpE65460qZZt8XmsJr4buEIRp1jqYtUk6SOb04U3uGylKMsnqJ62HSbm7FgYqpswMItkHpxtJnAiytU0iyAPI_Wn3HHa8fPEACPwe92hZv-OdsB7LGZan0tCKwRBBBEwfE/s200/Paint.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Well I am happy with our paint choices ( Kirk is still reserved about all the grayish tones) but we think once the kitchen and floors are in, it will all put together nicely. We went with the ash gray selection and each of the kids got to pick their rooms colours ( with some 'guidance'). The dark bamboo flooring is next.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-35988337559582661092011-02-14T18:58:00.000-08:002011-03-21T19:03:00.233-07:00Drywall and trim<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4sKXzrXWtXAnWpfov3REL-YvXGS1sdGgpcGloeYpnGvkhU71mLkEConf5F1RiygkMRNoAOt1iqqHp067Em_b_1Z-eDDxVLsYLBPRL67ZQInMGqyYlIREhd6S9JyHJgAVIhBdTSbloBs/s1600/Drywall-fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4sKXzrXWtXAnWpfov3REL-YvXGS1sdGgpcGloeYpnGvkhU71mLkEConf5F1RiygkMRNoAOt1iqqHp067Em_b_1Z-eDDxVLsYLBPRL67ZQInMGqyYlIREhd6S9JyHJgAVIhBdTSbloBs/s320/Drywall-fireplace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>February was filled with lots of dust as the drywallers did their thing and the finish carpenters did the trim. We also did crown moudling on the first floor to add some class and architecture.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-34721375205258562552011-02-01T10:52:00.000-08:002011-02-01T10:52:55.804-08:00January update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6cg9OvPnF5xPdYb7zaAapp1P8BRx2SIXfDDDRjDan16zirSo02pre1i4K6fTNyU96eYR_3l8smtiTO_Fr8qPOpP5TVMhPZvl06HL2GNDEt-CRSp3z63Aq8-6gutdAJejWxtJSpRFqgM/s1600/Tiling-Ellasbath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6cg9OvPnF5xPdYb7zaAapp1P8BRx2SIXfDDDRjDan16zirSo02pre1i4K6fTNyU96eYR_3l8smtiTO_Fr8qPOpP5TVMhPZvl06HL2GNDEt-CRSp3z63Aq8-6gutdAJejWxtJSpRFqgM/s200/Tiling-Ellasbath.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9xfjiMIdaO7Tqcgep1o4n5MbSkOsNlDSrs_KwJGo5Ql4Fs8sWEvDSjkz4L-BgVM_iBx1HKs62wx5E4Q8gy_YXLuHH8l56keBcC7j_DwFi6HG5tQmjPcmIPetTS02iWj7JuP313kdPcY/s1600/Kylesbath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9xfjiMIdaO7Tqcgep1o4n5MbSkOsNlDSrs_KwJGo5Ql4Fs8sWEvDSjkz4L-BgVM_iBx1HKs62wx5E4Q8gy_YXLuHH8l56keBcC7j_DwFi6HG5tQmjPcmIPetTS02iWj7JuP313kdPcY/s200/Kylesbath.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Alot has happended since January 10th but most of it hard to show in photos. The drywall, taping and priming were all done by the 15th. Next in under 3 days, the crown moulding was done. Last week, the tiling has started which is a slow meticulous task but as you can see, the rewards are amazing. Each room is now developing personality and style - left is Kyle's bath and on the right is Ella's bath floor. As February rolls through, we expect the outside aluminum to be done, the tiling to be completed, the trim to be installed and the painting to be done. We are hoping to move in mid March ...MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-72124141916662170562011-01-10T16:02:00.000-08:002011-01-10T16:02:08.337-08:00A busy start to the new year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKo7ExVkiUFfVpbzVN5dwftJRQA4ziWYGPh91fG5DseoH6cDpKweed0K4v4VZdbRpxp9CH-hVcaWVxsrCOJ3wpY99ojOPtntMXpSxyAP0uZ0V-nzdZPVdwd95N1PY28A9yvtdEyqT7jHc/s1600/mainfloordrywall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKo7ExVkiUFfVpbzVN5dwftJRQA4ziWYGPh91fG5DseoH6cDpKweed0K4v4VZdbRpxp9CH-hVcaWVxsrCOJ3wpY99ojOPtntMXpSxyAP0uZ0V-nzdZPVdwd95N1PY28A9yvtdEyqT7jHc/s320/mainfloordrywall.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Our drywall is done and the tapers began last week - now we can really see the interior rooms of the house. Once taping is done, it's mouldings and tiling which will take us into early February. Choosing tiles was not as difficult as I thought but I am sure Kirk doesn't want to look at another Canadian House and Home magazine!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-38119255269203916602010-12-15T18:02:00.000-08:002010-12-15T18:02:53.547-08:00Stairs, electrical and HVAC ready for inspection!With our inside stairs fully functionnal we can really get the 'feel' of the house and are almost set for HVAC, electrical and framing inspection this Friday. Our garage has been poured and we had fun carving our initials and drawing pictures that are now 'there to stay'!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhj9-Z0VeuhENpU9RbBQ2FeKByqMSPQUdUi3_4CECAN2h3_lQOzklForIVHZdjx8n-SObPa9jKP-U0b4TAHS0L1s9GV4l77GdIWjFDZmhCEA7ZuLDIOCGqQHiN1oG5y3NwfSS61BK4IY/s1600/front%252B149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhj9-Z0VeuhENpU9RbBQ2FeKByqMSPQUdUi3_4CECAN2h3_lQOzklForIVHZdjx8n-SObPa9jKP-U0b4TAHS0L1s9GV4l77GdIWjFDZmhCEA7ZuLDIOCGqQHiN1oG5y3NwfSS61BK4IY/s320/front%252B149.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Insulation will be next week and Steve has arranged for the drywallers to work between Christmas and New Year's. <br />
Next is the HUGE task of finalizing paint colours and tiling!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-39687278202184018242010-12-01T19:00:00.000-08:002010-12-15T17:55:08.121-08:00Deck frame is done ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctBM8nlpHtI_8aJ330bejKI20xxM4kmUKK9bsyxBl-dIAM1doZgnw2CiPHm15jB-VeDP4TPfW0lvRRiOOfxDeK2Yxkge_PJs30ET2ejIKFUMR0xj55wMFlHeQbUdELCjJGpxtTpvWZ0I/s1600/Rear%252Bdeckframe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctBM8nlpHtI_8aJ330bejKI20xxM4kmUKK9bsyxBl-dIAM1doZgnw2CiPHm15jB-VeDP4TPfW0lvRRiOOfxDeK2Yxkge_PJs30ET2ejIKFUMR0xj55wMFlHeQbUdELCjJGpxtTpvWZ0I/s320/Rear%252Bdeckframe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lots has happened in the last two weeks - most of it inside and not exciting to photograph but here is the frame for our deck which will be finished over the winter so we can use it as soon as the weather gets warm. They have poured the concrete for the basement and done all framing down there to prepare for finishing down the road. The rough-in electrical & low voltage ( Stereo, alarm, etc.) will be completed on Monday as well as the Geo heating and cooling hooked up. The stairs are coming this week and we are set to start insulation next week. After that drywall and painting end of December/early Jan. and we hope to make our Feb. move in date.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-68308264073662803962010-11-16T18:04:00.000-08:002010-11-16T18:04:45.060-08:00Sides and front elevations are done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zpLo-Erx0rVE2U4tsSpGwrJ8j5SI661EHZOhuPw-1jICEhPt6tQQHupeZ5boNbiF-ygRDwToGQvcJvbr2IhNpYTaoiNDciGa59TLeFa2nCrCukorPYID9LlEryMXl8KALnI-A4RvDnw/s1600/frontstone%252Bbrick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zpLo-Erx0rVE2U4tsSpGwrJ8j5SI661EHZOhuPw-1jICEhPt6tQQHupeZ5boNbiF-ygRDwToGQvcJvbr2IhNpYTaoiNDciGa59TLeFa2nCrCukorPYID9LlEryMXl8KALnI-A4RvDnw/s320/frontstone%252Bbrick.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well in just 11 days, the brick layers and stone masons are done and we are totally thrilled with how it looks. We are in the process of designing the 'keystone' with 149 engraved for just over the archway and then all will be complete on the outside. Next will be concrete for the basement and garage, more electronics wiring, our stairs being delivered and installed, insulation and drywall. Stay tuned!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-22768949721968815542010-11-03T18:28:00.000-07:002010-11-03T18:28:32.773-07:00Bricking has started!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR6NxVDVgxPYKnqXT8okwErBiX_lFAhMfHOI-TxJtUQsiRzkTORwEjvANgDgBKNpBH8XrW9mT9BKbUGZz_PnOQve_IstNyiJN6O6KO_rtv7WxBzknF_FcHJ3GDpBL1x02WlDsYpdWfkU/s1600/rearbrick-11-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR6NxVDVgxPYKnqXT8okwErBiX_lFAhMfHOI-TxJtUQsiRzkTORwEjvANgDgBKNpBH8XrW9mT9BKbUGZz_PnOQve_IstNyiJN6O6KO_rtv7WxBzknF_FcHJ3GDpBL1x02WlDsYpdWfkU/s320/rearbrick-11-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>With the rough in for plumbing and electrical done, the brick work has started and in just two days, the rear elevation is done! We expect to be done all brick and stone in 2-3 weeks and then onto the finishing inside.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-74824318892675293032010-10-27T08:35:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:35:37.528-07:00Shingles on as we move inside ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG-g7_AK4yym-3JxbwKdkRpFkd_u3ANzMJI3kdSdS7rIv9OBb5XWoNqdqeb6YyxAkSHECsVfG66XfrWT3HgfJU-RovEMyZvuxaI-RdeEdQ-06Bj3OjYmDk3Up5_gjhgSQjyJV4Z0subQ/s1600/suntunnel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG-g7_AK4yym-3JxbwKdkRpFkd_u3ANzMJI3kdSdS7rIv9OBb5XWoNqdqeb6YyxAkSHECsVfG66XfrWT3HgfJU-RovEMyZvuxaI-RdeEdQ-06Bj3OjYmDk3Up5_gjhgSQjyJV4Z0subQ/s320/suntunnel.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurEUFSklmrXHZyWfmZ3w-qdzJCLgNtWXr_wPXYMLgJloLwgzJqgQ8IuuRlRRcCH-dB5VnWfdnMqB0CUtZNHRejqn-Sv4DEGUXbl7xKtpRo3hWrjKJO_lkNpIxZP2MoFm-pNK97QawH5k/s1600/Shingles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurEUFSklmrXHZyWfmZ3w-qdzJCLgNtWXr_wPXYMLgJloLwgzJqgQ8IuuRlRRcCH-dB5VnWfdnMqB0CUtZNHRejqn-Sv4DEGUXbl7xKtpRo3hWrjKJO_lkNpIxZP2MoFm-pNK97QawH5k/s320/Shingles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The roofers have done all they can until the brick and stone are done so the guys have moved inside. This week our geo venting 'rough-in' was finished, the plumber is doing the rough-ins, the concrete for the porch and side walk-way is being poured and we did our electrical design. Interesting that the sun tunnels we are installing in the closets are no more than a flimsy foil coil - why didn't I think of that!MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558285888199984462.post-20673811172399841282010-10-14T18:11:00.000-07:002010-10-14T18:11:53.309-07:00Windows are in!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1x7hD_fKUjva61tiadZRv2g9TzuVWFiwrN5GhfVxToR2ydgpW4NXpB8r0-k3A8H8Cdf87wiw6foY5nzeZy7br2xDDYPQIbmYsAQdQ-qr2JgQqw-tMD_2WCMr9-PTFksJ0riGQNDAVbwU/s1600/Windows!.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1x7hD_fKUjva61tiadZRv2g9TzuVWFiwrN5GhfVxToR2ydgpW4NXpB8r0-k3A8H8Cdf87wiw6foY5nzeZy7br2xDDYPQIbmYsAQdQ-qr2JgQqw-tMD_2WCMr9-PTFksJ0riGQNDAVbwU/s320/Windows!.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>Our windows arrrived on Tuesday and in one day, they were in! We are thrilled with them and look forward to the next step of roofing, bricking and the inside stuff beginning.MichelleOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072761947492820017noreply@blogger.com0